When The Originals premiered in 2013, it carved its own bloody path out of the shadow of its parent show, The Vampire Diaries . Focusing on the original vampire family—the Mikaelsons—the series relocated from Mystic Falls to the vibrant and dangerous city of New Orleans. For fans looking to binge-watch or newcomers curious about the scope of the story, the most fundamental logistical question is simple: How many episodes are there?
Across its five-season run on The CW, The Originals produced a total of .
Here are a few things to keep in mind while watching: